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Greta Jonyniate | 09.02.12

News stories – 9th February 2012

Top news stories

Higher energy bills for majority by 2020 despite government reassurances – The Guardian
Ports urged to unload carbon – Business Green
DECC unveils 50-strong energy efficiency "SWAT team" – Business Green

Solar

Solar power arrives in the Puno region of Peru – in pictures – The Guardian
Government hints at budget hike ahead of face-saving feed-in tariff plans – Business Green
Davey challenged on solar cash aid - PA
FiTs consultation response: phase 1: what to expect from DECC - Solar Power Portal

Wind
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Vestas board upheaval continues as two more executives resign – The Guardian
World's biggest offshore windfarm to open off Cumbria – The Guardian
Ed Davey throws weight behind green energy by opening giant UK windfarm – The Guardian
Vestas chairman and CFO quit following turbulent 2011 – Business Green

Food
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Campaigners clash over GM crops industry figures – The Guardian
Farmed oysters back on the menu in time for Valentine's day – The Guardian
'Super complaint' over online junk food adverts - Channel 4 News
Junk food ads 'aimed at children'‎ - The Press Association

Ethical Finance

Report calls on EU to redirect €1tr budget to boost green growth – Business Green
Triodos ramps up green lending 36 per cent – Business Green
Triodos Bank reveal record lending support to green business‎ Click Green
Bank sees record growth following rise in social housing lending‎ 24dash

Interesting news

Tallest tree in UK declared – The Independent
Greenpeace praises Google, slams Apple in latest green IT ranking – Business Green
TAKE ACTION to save Scotland's seals – The Ecologist
7 ways to stay motivated to cycle this winter – Do the Green Thing 

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